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AXZ 8809

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,183 mi
Last recorded150,183 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 8809
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 150,183 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 145,449 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 140,380 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 140,380 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 136,931 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 136,931 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 135,631 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 135,631 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 133,852 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 126,880 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 123,680 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Mar 2019 123,680 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 117,378 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 117,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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AXZ 8809 is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 82,862 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AXZ 8809, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AXZ 8809 registered?

AXZ 8809 is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is AXZ 8809 safe to buy?

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